Month: May 2017

Hey guys, I’m so excited for the three day weekend coming up! So much so that I created these fun new simple Chicken Pesto Kebabs for the grill. I know most of you here in the states will be celebrating by firing up the BBQ and making delicious treats to enjoy with family and friends. I wanted to share something that was easy enough, so that you have more time to enjoy your loved ones!

Memorial day is all about celebrating and honoring those American heroes who lost their lives serving our country. My uncle lost his life in Vietnam, so I always honor him and the legacy he left behind with my family on this special day. My Mom wanted to name me after him and said if I was a boy, my name was supposed to be Kenneth. When she found out I was a girl, she thought Kendra was a perfect fit!

Last year I got to spend some time in D.C. with my Mom and Dad and we got to visit the Vietnam Memorial Wall. It was a humbling experience, to say the least. I was in tears capturing this special moment as my Mom gently rubbed her brother’s name onto a sheet of paper to take as a keepsake.

I know this was kind of a deep post, but I didn’t want it to just be about the food, Memorial day is so much more than that! I think we get caught up in the traditions of a holiday, sometimes forgetting the reasons behind why we celebrate them. Feeling grateful for all those who have served and currently serve our country so we can be safe at home.

Raise your hand if you love carnitas!! Now raise your hand if you love your Instant Pot pressure cooker!!! Well you’ve come to the right pIace because right now I’m going to spill all my secrets on how I get the most delicious crispy carnitas in no time! Say good bye to waiting hours for your carnitas to slowly cook to perfection. This Instant Pot version will blow you away!

I sorta feel guilty though, because I’ve been loving on this recipe for a while now and I’m just now sharing it with you. Please forgive me for keeping it all to myself until today (face palm). Today is the day I will make all your wildest dreams come true! Ha ha, name that movie and I will come and hand deliver these tacos de carnitas to your doorstep. Well maybe not, but I can give you a cyber high five for being awesome!

Something funny happened when I was cooking the carnitas so I could photograph them. I accidentally used the beef roast I had picked up to also make my barbacoa recipe from The Whole30 Cookbook, doh!!! They still tasted really good, but the meat was much darker and I was quite perplexed lol!. So just in case you can’t find any pork, or you don’t eat pork, know that it’s still delicious if you use a beef roast!

The most amazing thing about this recipe is that you literally just throw everything into the pot, seal it up for 45 minuets, crisp under the broiler and BAM…you’ve got yourself the easiest way ever to deliver dinner to all those mouths you feed! Even if it’s just your own ;) My favorite way to serve these carnitas is to add them to some lettuce cups for an easy whole30 friendly carnitas taco. If you’re not doing a whole30 than I suggest serving them on a grain free Siete tortilla, it’s pure heaven!